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the vampire tilted his head as if in consideration, well aware that dani would agree, what else was there to do? he made his way back towards the river, climbing into the boat and glancing back at dani as the other joined him. " I'm only charming when I'm not hungry, and when the company is worth charming, " he made himself comfortable as they set off towards his home, joshua let himself study dani for a moment, " what's your name? "

joshua smiled, even with the blood still spilling down his chin, the gesture was warm and inviting, " of course. " the vampire turned, " would you like to come home with me? " he glanced back at dani, " or did you have some pressing issue to get to before you decided to watch me feed? "

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" I have seen many beautiful people in this city alone, but you are-- striking, " he murmured, though louis sensed that kieran wasn't exactly in need of compliments. " I find your energy much more attractive though, confident, fiery, it's a welcome change from crippling insecurity. "

louis nodded his head in agreement and thanked the bartender for their drinks, paying promptly before offering up kieran's to them, " I can only imagine, I'm personally a fan of blending into the background, never been one for the centre of attention. "

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his brows jumped but he didn't challenge it, it wasn't his business and he wasn't about to push a vampire. he had more than a few scars thanks to his inquisitive nature in the last few years, and even though he wasn't so defenceless anymore, matteo wasn't about to tempt fate. " well, fortunate that your curiosity peaked today, I suppose, although I did warn you, there's nothing of interest for someone like you here, at least, nothing on display. "

matteo smirked, " pretty isn't something I'm unfamiliar with, " he responded, and it didn't feel arrogant, his family were blessed with good looks, but his voice wasn't much to write home about, riley's however, certainly was. " I think around five years now, maybe six, " his smile returned, " feels like home now-- far cry from the bible belt town we grew up in. what about you? new? " he hadn't seen riley around before, he was sure he would have remembered them if he had.

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gabriel hummed, nodding his head, his own children didn't share his accent, so maybe that made sense. the man straightened up, chuckling at riley's comment, " I never say no to a pretty face, darlin'. "

" no shit, " he hummed, sticking out his lower lip, " well, if ya looks weren't enough to intrigue people, that'd certainly do it, " the older man chuckled as he sipped his drink. " not so easily influenced by his surrounding then? " gabe shrugged, " I think I'll stick with you, kid, since ya here. "

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joshua smiled, even with the blood still spilling down his chin, the gesture was warm and inviting, " of course. " the vampire turned, " would you like to come home with me? " he glanced back at dani, " or did you have some pressing issue to get to before you decided to watch me feed? "

joshua grinned, " oh, my little brother is a lot more theatrical than me, my father is something of a recluse these days. " he studied dani for a moment and shook his head, " I don't make enemies out of other vampires for no reason, louisiana is big enough for all of us. " he tilted his head to the side, " nice eyes. "

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" no, not sorry, " jonas responded effortlessly, the conversation had been enough to distract him from his hunger, at least enough that his expression was no longer twisted in pain. " I've noticed-- what the hell are you? "

jonas felt a twinge of excitement that he immediately pushed aside, he couldn't deny that part of him sometimes missed his situation, if only for the security and the protection. he never had to worry about life outside of their home, now he was alone, and stockholm syndrome was easy to romanticise after all this time. he flexed his hands against the bar, " I was-- locked away until recently, my sire is gone. "

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matteo smirked, " pretty isn't something I'm unfamiliar with, " he responded, and it didn't feel arrogant, his family were blessed with good looks, but his voice wasn't much to write home about, riley's however, certainly was. " I think around five years now, maybe six, " his smile returned, " feels like home now-- far cry from the bible belt town we grew up in. what about you? new? " he hadn't seen riley around before, he was sure he would have remembered them if he had.

he nodded, still watching riley as they made their way around the room, lingering aimlessly at certain objects that held no real value. matteo lifted his brows, " it's unusual, but pleasant, I'm sure that helps when you're hungry. "

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louis nodded his head in agreement and thanked the bartender for their drinks, paying promptly before offering up kieran's to them, " I can only imagine, I'm personally a fan of blending into the background, never been one for the centre of attention. "

louis smiled, " a man after my own heart, " he hummed, ordering them both a round before pulling back. " louis, " he responded, trying not to look kieran over too hungrily, he knew this place was overrun with vampires and he wasn't exactly looking to make a meal out of kieran, or at least, not completely. " you're a popular person, aren't you, kieran? "

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" no shit, " he hummed, sticking out his lower lip, " well, if ya looks weren't enough to intrigue people, that'd certainly do it, " the older man chuckled as he sipped his drink. " not so easily influenced by his surrounding then? " gabe shrugged, " I think I'll stick with you, kid, since ya here. "

" pleasure's all mine, riley, " he smiled warmly and leaned back against the back counter, stumping out his cigarette in the ash tray. gabriel was quite surprised by riley, it wasn't just their accent, but rather their whole look. they seemed too-- extravagant for his dingy little bar, even if it was a popular place. " so-- french? " he asked, narrowing his eyes, " european, at least. "

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he nodded, still watching riley as they made their way around the room, lingering aimlessly at certain objects that held no real value. matteo lifted his brows, " it's unusual, but pleasant, I'm sure that helps when you're hungry. "

he smiled in return, manners were certainly not a common trait among the vampires matteo had already come into contact with, but he'd learned to take what he could get. the witch watched as riley moved around his store, graceful, understandably, and painfully out of place. matteo rested his elbow on the counter top, his chin resting in his hands, " yep, my mother-- thankfully, otherwise I'd be real southern like my dad. " he took the other in now that there was some distance between them, and he wasn't being distracted by their piercing eyes, " where are you from? I can't quite place your accent. "

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jonas felt a twinge of excitement that he immediately pushed aside, he couldn't deny that part of him sometimes missed his situation, if only for the security and the protection. he never had to worry about life outside of their home, now he was alone, and stockholm syndrome was easy to romanticise after all this time. he flexed his hands against the bar, " I was-- locked away until recently, my sire is gone. "

he glanced towards the other, he wasn't exactly naive to the creatures here in new orleans, but he hadn't yet picked up on who was who, what was what. jonas straightened up, " I wish that mattered, " he pointed out, " control is not my forte, I'm afraid. "

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joshua grinned, " oh, my little brother is a lot more theatrical than me, my father is something of a recluse these days. " he studied dani for a moment and shook his head, " I don't make enemies out of other vampires for no reason, louisiana is big enough for all of us. " he tilted his head to the side, " nice eyes. "

joshua hummed, " my entire family is quite hard to ignore, " he admitted, " that's why we live out here, and not in the city. " he stepped closer to dani, " is curioisity threatening, leather-clad stranger? "

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louis smiled, " a man after my own heart, " he hummed, ordering them both a round before pulling back. " louis, " he responded, trying not to look kieran over too hungrily, he knew this place was overrun with vampires and he wasn't exactly looking to make a meal out of kieran, or at least, not completely. " you're a popular person, aren't you, kieran? "

louis disregarded the card game quicker than he'd picked it up, his lips twitched as he nodded his head and stood, tossing down his cards and abandoning the money he'd already put down. louis made his way to the bar, " what's your poison then? "

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he smiled in return, manners were certainly not a common trait among the vampires matteo had already come into contact with, but he'd learned to take what he could get. the witch watched as riley moved around his store, graceful, understandably, and painfully out of place. matteo rested his elbow on the counter top, his chin resting in his hands, " yep, my mother-- thankfully, otherwise I'd be real southern like my dad. " he took the other in now that there was some distance between them, and he wasn't being distracted by their piercing eyes, " where are you from? I can't quite place your accent. "

" riley, " matteo nodded his head as he planted his hands on top of the counter. " I appreciate the reassurance, " not that he exactly needed it, he was building up some tolerance and some knowledge on how to protect himself from these creatures, but matteo wasn't always looking to protect himself. " well then, welcome, my door is always open for a curious person, " he tilted his head to the side, " I'm matteo, by the way. "

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" pleasure's all mine, riley, " he smiled warmly and leaned back against the back counter, stumping out his cigarette in the ash tray. gabriel was quite surprised by riley, it wasn't just their accent, but rather their whole look. they seemed too-- extravagant for his dingy little bar, even if it was a popular place. " so-- french? " he asked, narrowing his eyes, " european, at least. "

gabriel hummed, " I know what ya mean, " he wasn't one for small talk, not really, but he'd mastered it since he got here, most people weren't looking for deep chats, at least not until they were six drinks in and emotional. the man nodded his head, smiling back at riley, " gabriel, " he offered as he poured himself his own drink.

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he glanced towards the other, he wasn't exactly naive to the creatures here in new orleans, but he hadn't yet picked up on who was who, what was what. jonas straightened up, " I wish that mattered, " he pointed out, " control is not my forte, I'm afraid. "

he was beginning to understand how close hunger and desire were, he was sure if he had met dakota prior to turning, that he would have tried his best to take the other home. he was just jonas' type, effortlessly pretty, flirtatious. even in this situation, jonas understood that the other was luring him in with that simple look. he bit his lower lip, shaking his head, " I'm starving, " he mumbled, wiping his hands down his face, " nice to meet you, dakota. "

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" riley, " matteo nodded his head as he planted his hands on top of the counter. " I appreciate the reassurance, " not that he exactly needed it, he was building up some tolerance and some knowledge on how to protect himself from these creatures, but matteo wasn't always looking to protect himself. " well then, welcome, my door is always open for a curious person, " he tilted his head to the side, " I'm matteo, by the way. "

" oh please , " they waved a hand , " riley . sir reminds me of my father . " riley moved father inside , " predator or not , i don't really think they have anything to worry about . " and neither did the man for that matter . " color me curious . "